Linn County Department of Health Services
Health Services Addictions Specialist 1, 2, or 3 - Adult Team
Linn County Department of Health Services, Albany, Oregon, United States, 97321
Addictions Specialist 1, 2, or 3 – Adult Treatment Team
Alcohol & Drug Department (Classification 711, 712, 713). SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week). Position Open for an Addictions Specialist 1, 2, or 3
Addictions Specialist 1:
$4,848-$6,184 Depending on Qualifications Addictions Specialist 2:
$5,342-$6,818 Depending on Qualifications Addictions Specialist 3:
$5,890-$7,521 Depending on Qualifications This position is open until filled. First review of applications will be on November 17, 2025. Any applications received after November 17 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date. Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available. The Linn County Alcohol & Drug Program provides prevention and treatment services to adults and youth with Substance Use or Co-occurring Mental Disorders or Problem Gambling. The Program is seeking an experienced clinician to provide outpatient substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment services, primarily to adults and their families, including clients on parole or probation and parents involved with DHS Child Welfare. Individuals in this position provide consultation, early intervention, and treatment services in Program clinics and at community agencies. Services include substance use and other mental disorder evaluations; individual, group, and family therapy; case management; and community education and consultation. This person would work closely with the staff of referring agencies, including Parole & Probation and DHS Child Welfare. Some evening work and travel to outlying clinics in Linn County is expected. The primary function of this role will be offering outreach services across Linn County to those charged with minor drug related offenses who the judicial system believes can be "deflected" to treatment and/or other supports, in hopes to eliminate the charge from further prosecution. Outreach may include but is not limited to offering screenings and/or ASAM assessments to determine diagnosis and level of care, offering connection to other community based resources via referrals and warm handoffs, supporting entry to treatment and other supportive services via motivational interviewing and other skills associated with increasing engagement, working closely at times with the legal system to gain information about those being deflected in order to understand more about their individual needs. Qualifications by Level
Addictions Specialist 1:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Professional or supervised practicum-level experience of at least one year in providing addiction treatment is required. Oregon certification as a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – Level One (exceptions available). Addictions Specialist 2:
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Three years professional or supervised practicum-level experience in providing addiction treatment services (or prevention). Oregon certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Level One for clinicians with a Master’s degree or a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor – Level Two for clinicians with a Bachelor’s degree. Addictions Specialist 3:
Master’s degree required. Two years post-Master’s Degree supervised experience in a similar position, and four years supervised experience in addiction treatment. Oregon licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licenses Clinical Social Worker, or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Level Two. Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County’s requirements. This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel. VISA SPONSORSHIP Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Applicants must complete the I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Employment requires valid US work authorization.
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Alcohol & Drug Department (Classification 711, 712, 713). SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week). Position Open for an Addictions Specialist 1, 2, or 3
Addictions Specialist 1:
$4,848-$6,184 Depending on Qualifications Addictions Specialist 2:
$5,342-$6,818 Depending on Qualifications Addictions Specialist 3:
$5,890-$7,521 Depending on Qualifications This position is open until filled. First review of applications will be on November 17, 2025. Any applications received after November 17 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date. Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available. The Linn County Alcohol & Drug Program provides prevention and treatment services to adults and youth with Substance Use or Co-occurring Mental Disorders or Problem Gambling. The Program is seeking an experienced clinician to provide outpatient substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment services, primarily to adults and their families, including clients on parole or probation and parents involved with DHS Child Welfare. Individuals in this position provide consultation, early intervention, and treatment services in Program clinics and at community agencies. Services include substance use and other mental disorder evaluations; individual, group, and family therapy; case management; and community education and consultation. This person would work closely with the staff of referring agencies, including Parole & Probation and DHS Child Welfare. Some evening work and travel to outlying clinics in Linn County is expected. The primary function of this role will be offering outreach services across Linn County to those charged with minor drug related offenses who the judicial system believes can be "deflected" to treatment and/or other supports, in hopes to eliminate the charge from further prosecution. Outreach may include but is not limited to offering screenings and/or ASAM assessments to determine diagnosis and level of care, offering connection to other community based resources via referrals and warm handoffs, supporting entry to treatment and other supportive services via motivational interviewing and other skills associated with increasing engagement, working closely at times with the legal system to gain information about those being deflected in order to understand more about their individual needs. Qualifications by Level
Addictions Specialist 1:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Professional or supervised practicum-level experience of at least one year in providing addiction treatment is required. Oregon certification as a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – Level One (exceptions available). Addictions Specialist 2:
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field is required. Three years professional or supervised practicum-level experience in providing addiction treatment services (or prevention). Oregon certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Level One for clinicians with a Master’s degree or a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor – Level Two for clinicians with a Bachelor’s degree. Addictions Specialist 3:
Master’s degree required. Two years post-Master’s Degree supervised experience in a similar position, and four years supervised experience in addiction treatment. Oregon licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licenses Clinical Social Worker, or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Level Two. Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County’s requirements. This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel. VISA SPONSORSHIP Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Applicants must complete the I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Employment requires valid US work authorization.
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